Public Notices

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, all City facilities, with the exception of The Muse, will be closed on Saturday, September 30. The Moncrief Construction Sports Centre will open at 6:00 p.m. for the SIJHL hockey game. 

On Monday, October 2, City Hall and Operations Centre will be closed to recognize the civic holiday. 

City Staff are continuing their journey in learning the truth of our history, during Truth and Reconciliation Week through staff education participation....

Lakeside Construction Works and Traffic Congestion

Please be advised that there are several construction works that are taking place in the Lakeside area that is causing significant traffic congestion. 

Some of this roadwork was planned infrastructure upgrades that were scheduled to take place, and other areas such as the Safeway bridge (First Avenue South) closure is an emergency water main break that is taking significantly longer to repair than initially anticipated. 

Please understand that the contractors and City staff are working diligently...

Construction Notice

Please be advised that Titan Contractors (Kenora) Ltd. will be completing road improvements on 9th St North, from Scramble Avenue to Houghton Road commencing Tuesday, July 25th and continuing until the end of August 2023.  The roadway is expected to remain open to traffic during the construction process, however residents should expect some delays when travelling through the area due to traffic control. 

Titan Contractors thanks the public for their patience and cooperation during the closures.

Fire Ban Lifted

Please be advised the City-wide fire ban is lifted as of Tuesday, July 11, at 3:00 p.m. This follows the announcement from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) ending the Restricted Fire Zone for the northwest region. 

Although the fire ban has been lifted, conditions remain dry, and residents are strongly encouraged to burn responsibly and safely with extreme caution. 

City of Kenora burning permits are reinstated. An Open Air Burning Permit is required in the City of Kenora and may...

Road Improvements and Road Closure on Gould Road

Please be advised that Titan Contractors (Kenora) Ltd. will be completing road improvements on Gould Road commencing Tuesday, May 30, and continuing until the end of July 2023.

During the construction, Gould Road will be closed at Railway Street. Local traffic will be able to access Gould Road from Transmitter Road.

Titan Contractors thanks the public for their patience and cooperation during the closures.